Hypothetically, you’re a bridge inspector.
Someone reports a bridge in your area has problems and should be looked at.
It’s part of your job to inspect bridges that have reports filed.
You go “look at” the bridge but don’t inspect because “99% of reports are fake”.
The bridge collapses killing someone.
It certainly is malpractice. They fucked up, and should be held accountable for those mistakes.
But if a person doesn’t stop something, they had no part in starting, it doesn’t make sense to say they “caused” the result.
It’s really just that simple.
Hypothetically, you’re a bridge inspector. Someone reports a bridge in your area has problems and should be looked at. It’s part of your job to inspect bridges that have reports filed. You go “look at” the bridge but don’t inspect because “99% of reports are fake”. The bridge collapses killing someone.
Did you cause the death?
No. You failed to prevent it.